I found out today that another one of my Iraqi friends was killed in action. It was a pretty harsh blow, for several reasons. Lt Sabah was not only a very warm and friendly man, who always greeted me with a smile, but he was also the best junior officer I saw during my time with the IA. On several occasions we sat around the Marine house and wished that we could have a dozen more like him. I believe he would have made a good officer in just about any army, including ours. The tragedy of his death is not just from the loss of a good man, but also from the loss of a good leader from a nation that is desperately in need of them.
Rest in peace, dear friend. You are missed.
